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I'd say on balance this trainee program is a good thing. It show that the management there realises that they have to do something more than justa cadet program. For new CPLs, this would have to be the preferred (initial) career path by far. It is positive for QL cause they will take the larger part of the newbies for themselves. It can't be too good for GA operators in the back of beyond though. Nor is it so great for the flying schools that relied on new CPLs wanting an instructor rating cause that was their best option to build initial hours.
If QL tailor their training to take into account the low-time applicants, then should be ok for the regional travelling public too.. me hopes!
I think REX have taken a step in the right direction but in comparison, they need to pull finger out ASAP.
Bort.